fair do's
Give credit deserved
Fair do's is a British expression acknowledging that something is reasonable or that someone deserves fair treatment.
It can concede a point: Fair do's, you did warn me.
It also appeals for equitable treatment: Come on, fair do's—let someone else have a turn.
Sometimes spelled fair dues or fair dos.
Impartial treatment or ownership value
- justiceFair treatment under law
- square dealHonest, equitable treatment
- even-handedTreating parties without bias
- impartialityFreedom from prejudice
sportsmanship · balanced · reasonable · equitable · give-and-take · turn-taking · sharing · reciprocity
Perceiving something as known
- creditRecognition or payment deferral
- respectRegard with honor
- validationConfirming truth or accuracy
- concedingAcknowledging another's claim
admitting · granting · accepting · agreeing · point taken · touché · tip of the hat
Agreement through mutual sacrifice
- allowanceFixed periodic payment
- understandingMental comprehension of something
- leniencyMildness in punishment
- latitudeGeographic or personal freedom
leeway · benefit of the doubt · slack · grace · patience · tolerance · flexibility · accommodation
equity
Impartial treatment or ownership value
- justiceFair treatment under law
- square dealHonest, equitable treatment
- even-handedTreating parties without bias
impartiality · sportsmanship · balanced · reasonable · equitable · give-and-take · turn-taking · sharing · reciprocity · parity
recognition
Perceiving something as known
- creditRecognition or payment deferral
- respectRegard with honor
- validationConfirming truth or accuracy
conceding · admitting · granting · accepting · agreeing · point taken · touché · tip of the hat
compromise
Agreement through mutual sacrifice
- allowanceFixed periodic payment
- understandingMental comprehension of something
- leniencyMildness in punishment
latitude · leeway · benefit of the doubt · slack · grace · patience · tolerance · flexibility · accommodation · wiggle room
fair do'sunfair treatment
raw deal · injustice · foul play · double standards · favouritism
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